More than 808,000 people passed through Dubai’s entry and exit points during the recent National Day holidays.
The vast majority - around 710,000 - travelled through the airports, while the land border points and sea ports accounted for the rest.
Additional employees and passport control officers were on duty to ensure smooth passage for travellers.
The latest figures have been released by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
Emirati Field Hospital in Gaza successfully completes tumour removal
The Emirati field hospital in the Gaza Strip is continuing to provide medical services and perform surgeries for injured and sick Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
No parking fines in Sharjah's rain-hit areas
Sharjah City Municipality has confirmed that no fines have been imposed on motorists who violated public parking regulations during the recent extreme weather conditions.
Sharjah students to return to on-site learning
All educational institutions in Sharjah will resume face-to-face lessons from Monday, April 29.
Dubai sets up crisis management office to handle health emergencies
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has established a Disaster and Crisis Management Office as part of efforts to enhance the health security system in the emirate.
Dubai's bus-on-demand serves new route
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its 'Bus on Demand' service to Business Bay following a successful month-long trial.
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Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
